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美欧关税谈判:欧盟设红线 要求关键领域关税立即减免
智通财经网·2025-07-01 13:07

Group 1 - The EU is demanding immediate tariff reductions for key industries in any trade agreement reached with the US before the July 9 deadline, but expects some level of inequality in the agreement [1] - The EU has accepted a 10% baseline tariff as a non-negotiable bottom line while pushing for a principle agreement, with specific details to be finalized later [1] - Brussels is seeking to restore baseline tariffs to pre-Trump levels or achieve zero tariffs for specific industries, including alcoholic beverages and medical technology products currently subject to a 10% tariff [1] Group 2 - The EU's key demands include the elimination of a 25% tariff on automobiles and parts, and an immediate reduction of the recently increased 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum products [2] - The EU considers the automobile tariff a "red line," highlighting a fundamental conflict with the US, which aims to revitalize its automotive industry while the EU seeks to open its market due to high energy costs and competition from China [2] - The EU insists that any initial agreement should lead to immediate tariff reductions rather than waiting for a final agreement to be signed, with several member states stating that an agreement lacking this clause would be unacceptable [2] Group 3 - The EU Commission has informed its 27 member states that the negotiation outcomes could range from successfully signing a framework agreement to the US expanding its tariff range [3] - If immediate tariff reductions are not achieved, Brussels may face a dilemma of either accepting significantly imbalanced terms or initiating countermeasures [3] - Another possibility is extending the negotiation deadline, with the US Treasury Secretary indicating that any decision to delay rests with President Trump, but all agreements must be completed by September 1 [3]